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Photos Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, U.S. Embassy Koror<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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April 8, 2026, Palau<\/strong>___ Last week, Palau First Lady Valerie R. Whipps Jr.<\/a> met with First Lady Melania Trump at the White for the \u201cFostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit\u201d for online child protection, as the two nations tack into stronger educational partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsored by FLOTUS<\/a>, the event convened first spouses from around the world to this inaugural event, whose aim is, \u201cto elevate the global conversation on digital technology and children by bringing together leaders from 45 countries and private sector partners to discuss how technology can support learning while safeguarding children\u2019s well\u2011being,\u201d according to a statement from the Office of the President, of the Republic of Palau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Lady Whipps Jr. was quoted in the statement saying, \u201cI was inspired to help ensure that Palau\u2019s future Child Online Protection Policy (COPP) is guided by the principle that digital technology should be designed for children\u2019s benefit\u2014protecting their dignity while nurturing their potential. Our children\u2019s developmental needs and well\u2011being should be central to Palau\u2019s COPP and take precedence over innovation and efficiency. When we protect our children in the digital space, we are not only securing their future\u2014we are strengthening the future of our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key to this strengthening is education, which Palau and the US have taken greater steps to enhance in the first few months of this year. For example, at the end of March Palau President Whipps, Jr. welcomed University of Guam\u2019s Public Administration students and their professor Maria Pangelinan<\/a>. They held candid conversations about \u201cunderstanding how traditional and democratic leadership coexist in Palau, and whether differences between customary practices and democratic laws ever lead to conflict,\u201d according to a statement from the Office of the President, Republic of Palau. He shared his educational journey and encouraged them to chase their passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also recently in educational partnership, the US held a Freedom 250 All Elementary School Softball Tournament with U.S. Ambassador Ehrendreich<\/a>, Ministry of Education, students as teachers as part of marking 250-years of US history this year, with guest speaker USMC Captain Elizabeth Dotoiu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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March also saw two other events of Palau and US educational partnerships. US. Ambassador Ehrendreich join President Whipps Jr., Governor Ngiratecheboet, school administration, students, community leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new Airai School<\/a>, which is being financed by Compact of Free Association funds. The two also celebrated \u201cYouth Fest ’26, along with the Freedom250 Jump 4 the Health of It\u201d<\/a> to embrace,\u201csymbolizing 250 years of democracy in the United States: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,\u201d according to a statement from U.S. Embassy Kolonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Staying strong in educational cooperation, the U.S. Peace Corps is<\/a>, \u201cThe Peace Corps is actively working to reopen the country program for the Republic of Palau. The arrival of a new group of Volunteers is planned for May 2026. Volunteers in Palau will work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments U.S. Peace Corps country director Kevin Giddens, \u201cAs part of the broader U.S.\u2013Palau partnership in education, we are pleased to welcome a new cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve in Palau\u2019s elementary schools.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added, \u201cWorking alongside Palauan educators, they will support early grade English literacy while engaging in a meaningful two-way exchange of knowledge, culture, and community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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